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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1917

170 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 9

A Severe Accident. Man’s Foot Cut Open

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1917 · page 2

Mr Vivian Cameron, son of M and Mrs Walter C. Cameron, of Berrigan, met with a very severe accident yesterday. He was engaged…

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The Wings of Death. Fearless Hero of the Air Wins Praise of Birdwood. Accident Ends Career

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 December 1917 · page 2

He was such an excellent officer, and I bad looked forward to having him out here with our squadron and doing real good work for us,” writes General Sir…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney, Monday Evening. Fatal Crossing Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 2

As the result of a collision between a train and a jinker at the level crossing near Yarra Junction on Saturday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Robert…

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Munitions Steamer Explodes. Halifax Doomed. Hundreds of Victims Killed and Injured. the City in Flames

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 2

A munitions steamer has exploded at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Three hundred people were killed and thousands injured…

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Motor Accident

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 1

William Griffiths, 16 years[?] claimod £2000 from C. E. Waters and Goy for Injuries received through defendants' motor knocking him down…

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A Mountain Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 2

A double tragedy took place at Blackheath on Sunday. Mrs and Miss Huie, of Manly, were members of a party inspecting the Grand…

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Brisbane Mail Accident One Man Killed

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 6

A serious accident occurred to the northorn mail three miles west of Hughenden. A passenger car and meat waggon was overturned, and all…

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Motor Accident Car Overturns Occupants' Narrow Shave

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 3

A motor car accident which was nearly attended with fatal results happened on Thursday last at Bundure Station. A party consisting of…

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Accidents Will Happen

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 9

"I feel that she is the only girl I could ever really love," said William. I looked at my brother-in-law reproachfully…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney, Thursday Evening. Holiday Bathing Accidents

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 2

At Mildura on Boxing Day, Mr. H. E. Whatty, manager of Swallow and Ariell's factory, and Mr. H. Lang were drowned while attempting to…

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